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Stories published December 23, 2014

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Valley unemployment takes big plummet

The Mahoning Valley’s unemployment rate took what one economist calls an “almost unprecedented” decline when it went from 7.8 percent in November 2013 to 4.9 percent in November 2014.


Lieutenant bounced to patrolman, 3 others disciplined in DUI favors case

Youngstown Lt. John Kelty will lose about $16,990 next year after being demoted for his actions in a fixed driving under the influence case.


Pedestrian struck in Southington

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is at the scene of a crash that strucked a pedestrian this evening.


Mahoning commissioners turn over 911 dispatching to sheriff

Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene will now oversee the county’s 911 center and the appointment of its emergency dispatchers.


Motorcycle club continues tradition of holiday donations

The Youngstown Afro Dogs Motorcycle Club is perhaps the most unlikely group of holiday heroes, but to many in the community it exudes philanthropy and service.


2 prisoners indicted in restraint of Trumbull jail guard

Two of the three men accused of taking a corrections officer hostage for five hours April 23 at the Trumbull County jail have been indicted on a variety of charges.


Warren buys new software for court

Warren City Council has authorized the city to enter into a $449,000 contract with Pioneer Technology Group of Sanford, Fla., to provide a replacement software program for municipal court.


Census: Florida surpasses NY in population

Census: Florida surpasses NY in population


Campbell police investigating aggravated robbery

Campbell police investigating aggravated robbery


Amber Alert ends after 5-year-old found

Amber Alert ends after 5-year-old found


Police: Teen shot dead by shopper wanted shoes

Police: Teen shot dead by shopper wanted shoes


US new home sales fall 1.6 pct. in November

US new home sales fall 1.6 pct. in November


Church-based institutions ponder same-sex benefits

Church-based institutions ponder same-sex benefits


114-year-old woman who challenged Facebook age policy has died

114-year-old woman who challenged Facebook age policy has died


US congressman pleads guilty to federal tax evasion

US congressman pleads guilty to federal tax evasion


Suspect in 2010 rapes brought back from Mexico

Suspect in 2010 rapes brought back from Mexico


Overturned convictions upheld in 1992 Ohio slaying

Overturned convictions upheld in 1992 Ohio slaying


Dog shot with arrow recovering from surgery

Dog shot with arrow recovering from surgery


Man gets life sentence in strangling of Ohio cellmate

Man gets life sentence in strangling of Ohio cellmate


Several US theaters say they will screen 'The Interview' Thursday; Sony responds

Some theaters to screen 'The Interview' on Thursday


Family Dollar delays vote on Dollar Tree deal

Family Dollar delays vote on Dollar Tree deal


AP: Cosby not finding support in the black community

AP: Cosby not finding support in the black community


Ohio sheriff: Girl dead, mom shot in domestic dispute

Ohio sheriff: Girl dead, mom shot in domestic dispute


2 Trumbull jail hostage-takers indicted on multiple charges

2 Trumbull jail hostage takers indicted on multiple charges


Austintown man reports his gun stolen

Austintown man reports his gun stolen


UPDATE | US economy accelerates and helps lift Dow to 18K

US economy accelerates and helps lift Dow to 18K


Daughter's suit over tuition goes to higher court

Daughter's suit over tuition goes to higher court


Mahoning commissioners put 911 center under sheriff's jurisdiction

Mahoning commissioners put 911 center under sheriff's jurisdiction


Poland man faces passing bad-check charge

Poland man faces passing bad-check charge


Ohio judge OKs divorce for 2 women, then undoes it

Ohio judge OKs divorce for 2 women, then undoes it


Mom who drove kids in ocean to be hospitalized

Mom who drove kids in ocean to be hospitalized


Dow Jones eclipses 18,000 for first time

Dow Jones eclipses 18,000 for first time


2 men sentenced in cold-case rapes in Ohio

2 men sentenced in cold-case rapes in Ohio


Ohio AG warns of Sugar Bowl ticket scams

Ohio AG warns of Sugar Bowl ticket scams


Ga. airline worker arrested in gun-smuggling plot

Ga. airline worker arrested in gun-smuggling plot


US orders for durable goods fall 0.7 pct. in November

US orders for durable goods fall 0.7 pct. in November


Lakeview boys outlast Brookfield in OT

Jatise Garrison made a layup with 13.7 seconds left for the Bulldogs.


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Injuries may force Browns to start Shaw

Johnny Manziel is out against the Ravens with a hamstring injury while Brian Hoyer is nursing an injured shoulder.

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Company files suit over revocation of permit to operate Weathersfield recycling center

A Niles company that received a permit from Weathersfield Township to operate a demolition debris recycling center and landfill on Warren Avenue in Weathersfield Township has filed a lawsuit in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court seeking an order to stop the township zoning board of appeals from revoking its permit to operate.


Warren woman ‘drenched’ in blood, boyfriend charged

Keith E. Nelson, 48, of Dodge Street NW is being held in the Trumbull County jail without eligibility to make bond on a felonious assault charge after police say he gave his 52-year-old girlfriend a serious head injury early Sunday at his home.


Boardman township establishes relationship with Mahoning County Land Bank

Boardman township establishes relationship with Mahoning County Land Bank


Youngstown man faces robbery charge after incident at Boardman office

Youngstown man faces robbery charge after incident at Boardman office


School panel chief reflects

Former city schools academic distress commission chairwoman looks back on work


Speakers tell marchers to keep at it

By JOE GORMAN jgorman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN More than 125 people wended their way through


Dog found with arrow in head

Cops look for person who fired arrow


Oakhill defense motion filing due March 2

The next pre-trial hearing in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal conspiracy case will be Feb. 9.


Joe Cocker, an intense song stylist, dies at 70

By DAVID BAUDER Associated Press NEW YORK Joe Cocker, the raspy-voiced British singer known


The jokes keep coming for Tim Cavanagh

Comedian Tim Cavanagh will perform at the Funny Farm’s room at Crest Lanes in Warren on Friday and Saturday.


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Does race matter? Panel tries to answer

Community leaders took questions for two hours from about 400 people at Union Baptist Church in Youngstown.

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Carano talks $500K racino payment at Austintown trustee meeting

Davis reflects on 2014 for the township


YPD probe of traffic stop completed

Four officers were disciplined for their role in helping the brother of a city police lieutenant get out of a charge of driving under the influence, and an Internal Affairs report is recommending the brother be charged anyway.

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Barkov’s shootout goal dooms Penguins

Pittsburgh was short-handed because of the mumps.


oddly enough

oddly enough Leg lamp stolen from New York store’s display NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. Who took the


25 YSU athletes earn degrees

25 YSU athletes earn degrees YOUNGSTOWN Twenty-five Youngstown State athletes earned degrees


OSU men take out frustrations on Miami

After a disappointing loss to UNC, the Buckeyes rolled past the RedHawks.


Bengals top Manning, Broncos to clinch another playoff berth

Associated Press CINCINNATI With everything on the line, the Bengals picked off Peyton Manning —


Brawl mars Miami Beach Bowl

Memphis battled past BYU in two overtimes and then the real battle began.


Saunders: T-Wolves fans have no love for Kevin

Cavs forward Kevin Love will play his first game against his former team.


Connelly: Time to appreciate Big Ben

The Pittsburgh quarterback is the No. 1 reason why the Steelers are in the playoffs.


Zoos aren’t festive places

Opinion: By Jennifer O’Connor Tribune News Service Every year at this time, zoos put up festive light


Mattress store to open in old Krispy Kreme building in Boardman

Mattress store to open in old Krispy Kreme building in Boardman


CHRISTMAS | What’s open/closed

A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for


Lotteries

LOTTERies Monday’s numbers OHIO evening DRAWINGS: Pick 32-2-6 Pick 42-2-3-0 Pick


More High School results

BOYS BASKETBALL Cardinal Mooney 45, Cle. Benedictine 42 CLEVELAND Trell Thomas scored 17


NEIL KENNEDY

NEIL KENNEDY Clinics Neil Kennedy Recovery Clinic offers a wide spectrum of treatment for


There are ways to help the Mideast

Opinion: Readers often ask how they can help address some of the humanitarian tragedies I write about,


Children programs

Children programs The Mahoning Valley Healthy Kids Coalition is offering the Fitness Club and


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Ashley Gay and Matthew Parkes, East Liverpool, boy, Dec.


Newsmakers

Newsmakers New York City theater plans live reading of ‘The Interview’ NEW YORK Sony may have


False arrest lawsuit dismissed

A federal judge has dismissed a false arrest lawsuit by Ivan Maldonado against two Youngstown State University employees.


The personal finance social network WalletHub conducted an analysis of 2014’s best and worst

The personal finance social network WalletHub conducted an analysis of 2014’s best and worst cities


NY mayor calls for pause in protests

Associated Press NEW YORK New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio called Monday for a pause in


STEUBENVILLE RAPE CASE Coach violates probation, is sentenced

Associated Press STEUBENVILLE, OHIO A volunteer football coach whose Ohio house was the scene of


Bergdahl probe goes to top general

Associated Press WASHINGTON The fate of Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl now rests with a top U.S.


Rules of war need updating

Opinion: The attack on a cafe in Sydney, Australia, by a self-described Islamic cleric with a long police


Security Council takes up N. Korea’s human rights

Security Council takes up N. Korea’s human rights UNITED NATIONS The U.N. Security Council took


Politics of climate change

Opinion: The Alpena (Mich.) News: During a visit to California earlier this year, President Barack Obama


Oklahoma’s attorney general lighting the fuses of revolt

Opinion: OKLAHOMA CITY Scott Pruitt enjoyed owning a AAA baseball team here, but he is having as much fun


Cuban agent, wife got US help with pregnancy

Associated Press HAVANA Cuba is celebrating the return of three intelligence agents imprisoned


Austintown schools changes online payment program

Parents will now have to pay $1.95 convenience fee with each transaction


Reward is offered in arson

The old motel was also the site of an arson in August.


Ex-officer not charged in fatal Wis. shooting

Associated Press MILWAUKEE A white Milwaukee police officer fired after fatally shooting a


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Beaver Township trustees, special meeting for creation of new Woodworth Park


Dow, S&P close at record highs as rally continues

Associated Press The Dow Jones industrial average and the Standard & Poor’s 500 index closed at


Today is Tuesday, Dec. 23, the 357th day of 2014. There are eight days left in the year.

Today is Tuesday, Dec. 23, the 357th day of 2014. There are eight days left in the year.


US must act prudently, swiftly to prevent full-scale cyber war

Editorial: As most all Americans know, our sacred First Amendment freedoms do know some clearly defined


US STRIKES BACK?

Associated Press WASHINGTON North Korea experienced sweeping and progressively worse Internet


Birthdays

Birthdays Actor Frederic Forrest (“Lonesome Dove”) is 78. Actor James Stacy (“Lancer”) is 78.


Ex-police chief says video rants meant to snare extremists

Associated Press A former small-town Pennsylvania police chief who posted online videos of himself


Gas prices continue to decline in Ohio

Gas prices continue to decline in Ohio YOUNGSTOWN Gas prices in Northeast Ohio dropped nearly


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Dana D. Penson, 37, of 475 Alameda Ave., Youngstown,


Sugar mixture might save shepherd from surgery

Q. My German shepherd has been suffering from a chronic ulcerated wound that did not respond well to


Child-pornography case

Child-pornography case WARREN Eric W. Filicky, 26, of Scott Street in Hubbard, pleaded guilty


Wanted on warrant

Wanted on warrant YOUNGSTOWN Police say a woman who fell off a bar stool at a West Side bar